Statute · United States Code
46 U.S.C. § 4705 — Liability of barge removal contractors
46 U.S.C. § 4705
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- United States Code
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2025-01-06
- Topic
- bankruptcy
(a) A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this chapter. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply— (1) with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or (2) if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.
(a) A barge removal contractor and its subcontractor are not liable for damages that result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of removing a barge under this chapter. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply— (1) with respect to personal injury or wrongful death; or (2) if the contractor or subcontractor is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.